My 88 dr wagon has recently developed a bearing noise at low rpm that goes away when driving; no noise at idle. I think it is either the pilot bearing or the release bearing. Having just switched the motor in early August, I'm not too enthused about pulling the motor again.

 

If the noise is from either of these two bearings, what's the worst case for a failure? Any other possibility for the noise?

Edited September 26, 201114 yr by kayakertom
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when you clutch, it's noise as bad?

 

My 88 dr wagon has recently developed a bearing noise at low rpm that goes away when driving; no noise at idle. I think it is either the pilot bearing or the release bearing. Having just switched the motor in early August, I'm not too enthused about pulling the motor again.

 

If the noise is from either of these two bearings, what's the worst case for a failure? Any other possibility for the noise?

Yes, more noise when the clutch pedal is pushed. Guess this points more towards the release bearing.

Well it is a noise you can ignore for a while, but it is time for a clutch. It is the throw out bearing.

you need repair clutch pressure plate, clutch disc and release bearing. it's would be last longer driving.

Edited October 12, 201114 yr by Suba_GL_87

clutch teeth worn out. even new throwing release bearing too for "case"...

neeed repair clutch.

 

 

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Update: The noise actually was coming from the power steering pump and not the clutch bearings. Had a spare power steering pump and now the noise is gone.

 

Anyone ever rebuild a power steering pump?

Edited October 25, 201114 yr by kayakertom
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just replaced gasket and wheel bearing on power steering pump...